Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson, Epiphanius, 1845-1916

Contributor:

Dutt, Toru, 1856-1877

Kālidāsa.

Vālmīki.

Arnold, Edwin, Sir, 1832-1904

Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin), 1826-1906.

Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir, 1819-1899

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hindu Literature: Comprising The Book of Good Counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Rámáyana, and Sakoontalá" by Epiphanius Wilson is a collection of ancient Indian fables, epic tales, and philosophical narratives likely compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology features famous stories such as "Nala and Damayanti" and selections from the "Rámáyana," with an overarching theme that explores wisdom, morality, and the human experience against a backdrop of mythological context and cultural heritage. The opening of the collection begins with "The Book of Good Counsels," specifically a preface by the translator describing the significance of the original Sanskrit text, the "Hitopadesa," which includes various stories and maxims aimed at imparting wisdom and ethical teaching. The story begins in the city of Pataliputra, where King Sudarsana worries about his sons' lack of wisdom. This leads him to seek the assistance of the sage Vishnu-Sarman, who agrees to teach the princes through engaging tales. The first tale within introduces themes of friendship and caution through the adventures of animals, emphasizing the importance of wise counsel and the consequences of deceit and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-08-24